Top 10 Hotels Near Mt Kinabalu in Kota Belud for 2026

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A wooden structure with a covered roof and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A rustic wooden structure with a metal roof, a water feature, and a map on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a small refrigerator, a gas cylinder, and a window with blinds.

A kitchen with a window view of trees, a sink, and various kitchen utensils.

1. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

17 km from Mt Kinabalu

Seok Lan

P1,780

P2,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

2. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

7.3 km from Mt Kinabalu

Jennifer

P2,199

P2,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A corridor with a green carpet, white walls with black cow patterns, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

A building with a unique cow-patterned exterior, a red car parked in front, and a sign indicating it's a villa.

A reception desk with a sign, a no-smoking sign, a fan, a plant, and a mural of a landscape.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark headboard, and a bedside table with a kettle and cups.

3. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

8.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

Boon

P2,333

P2,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden house with a large deck and a covered area.

A room with a large window, metal beams, and a view of greenery and a building with a red roof.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of a lush, green landscape.

A white wooden chair with a wooden backrest and armrests, positioned on a wooden deck with a view of a mountain range in the background.

4. Mile 36 Lodge

8.4 km from Mt Kinabalu

Wei Suan

P1,318

P1,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A view of a mountain range through a doorway, with a white building and a wooden door on the left.

A room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A view from a window with a metal frame, overlooking a balcony with potted plants and a red towel hanging on the railing.

A group of people dining at a table in a brightly colored room with pink walls and a staircase in the background.

5. Kupi-Kupi & Stay

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Ezra

P1,862

P2,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A wooden tower structure with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.

A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A night sky with stars and the Milky Way, a wooden cabin, and surrounding greenery.

A gazebo with a roof and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

6. J Residence

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Pierre

P2,322

P2,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A multi-story hotel with balconies and a lush garden.

A wooden pathway flanked by lush greenery and yellow flowers.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and a buffet counter.

A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a valley with hills and greenery.

7. Celyn Resort Kinabalu

12.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Lay Nah

P3,785

P4,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A bedroom with a checkered bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a colorful abstract painting.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a fan.

A parking lot with several cars and a basketball hoop in the foreground.

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.

8. Ceaser's Place

8.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Robert

P1,793

P2,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A mountainous landscape with houses and a road.

A white building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a patterned pathway.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are windows with curtains.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a window with curtains, a computer, and a small shelf with items.

9. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

9.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Amina

P2,646

P3,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A neatly made bed with white linens and a green-striped towel, a headboard, and a plain wall.

A red building with a sign for 'Lodge 37 Hotel Suites' and a '2CO eco-shop' at the ground level.

A hotel corridor with a sign advertising room availability and a contact number.

A conference room with a desk, chairs, a laptop, a plant, and a clock on the wall.

10. Lodge 37

17.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

P995

P1,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

11. Wayn Zen Rose Cabin

8.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

"Booked for Queen Bed Room at ground floor for RM239 (before discount). Few times stay at Rose Cabin since 2004. But this time too much difference...a bit run down. It's over priced for the facilities provided. Even spacious room, but no TV, no fan (so stuffy), toilet inside the room with no toiletries, bathroom (hot shower) is outside of the room at the veranda (no privacy) with very little all in one shampoo. Nothing much to do here. Check in/out counter only open from 8am till 8pm. After that...

Anonymous traveler

P2,638

P3,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A white building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a paved walkway.

A hotel room with a wooden table, water bottles, a kettle, and cups with the name 'SABAH' on them.

A bathroom with a shower, sink, toilet, and a mirror.

A room with two beds, a window with curtains, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light.

12. Skyville Zen Resort,Kundasang

9.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

P2,419

P2,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A row of single-story buildings with red roofs, surrounded by a grassy field and trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a fan, and a door.

A bathroom with white tiles, a pedestal sink, a toilet, and a mirror.

A room with blue walls, a tiled floor, a table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a sign on the wall.

13. Hotel O Kampung Stay Kilimu

16.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Ellon

P1,217

P1,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A parking area with several cars, a view of green hills, and a partly cloudy sky.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a computer, and a red table in the background.

A balcony with a white railing, a view of a garden with various plants, and a structure in the background.

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper level, a car parked in front, and a decorative wall with a wing-like design.

14. Fairy Garden Resort Kundasang

8.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

P2,903

P3,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

An open wooden door leading to an outdoor area with a view of mountains.

A single-story building with a flat roof, a porch, and a clear sky.

A group of people standing on a concrete platform with a railing, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

15. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

11.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

P966

P1,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A flag on a pole, a bench, and a view of hills.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a water bottle, and a door with curtains.

A building with a red balcony, a brick wall, and a staircase leading to a porch.

A building with a red roof and multiple rooms, situated on a hillside with a view of green hills and a winding path.

16. Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

8.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Anita

P1,383

P1,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A wooden structure with a porch and a metal roof.

A wooden building with a sign that reads "I love Disan Baang Kulu".

A swimming pool with a blue and white pool house, surrounded by a grassy area and a forested hill.

A room with a bed, a small desk with a fan, a window, and a shower area.

17. Hotel O Disan Baang Kiulu

17.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

P1,026

P1,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Mt Kinabalu

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel	8.6 Excellent 33 reviews	View
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park	8.4 Very good 106 reviews	View
Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang	8.0 Very good 6 reviews	View
Mile 36 Lodge	7.2 Good 149 reviews	View
Kupi-Kupi & Stay	7.6 Good 5 reviews	View

Top Mt Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and the suite was great. You're located directly inside the Kinabalu National Park in Kundasang. We were specifically in one of the Nepenthes Suites which I can say was very nice (one of the King Bed suites). It was roomie, included full bathroom with a shower and hot water, a mini fridge, a sink with a facet for drinkable water, a smart tv (not huge), and a fire place. Entry into the park was 50 ringgit for foreigners, and 10 ringgit for locals. This is a per person/ per entry fee unless you're staying inside the park like we were, in which case the fee lasts 3 days. *If you're staying in the park you can leave the park and come back during these 3 days and you should be able to just show the person at the gate your initial ticket - we did have some confusion where the person at the gate thought we had to pay again, but the people at the front desk were able to confirm the tickets are good for 3 days and they got our second payment returned to us. Our stay also included a breakfast service each morning from the restaurant in the park which was nice (a very short walk from our suite), and they also offered room service from the same restaurant. Room service obviously wasn't included, but there wasn't a service fee or anything apart from the cost of the meals which was also nice coming from the US. Over all my wife and I really enjoyed the stay and I felt it was great value."

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean roon good location"

Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

10/10 Excellent

"friendly staff... "

Other attractions near Mt Kinabalu

A mountainous landscape with a red bridge and lush greenery.

Maragang Hill

7.4/10 (11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kundasang with a stop at Maragang Hill. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A herd of black and white cows grazing in a lush green field with mountains in the background.

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

9.0/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit Desa Cattle Dairy Farm during your travels to Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A mountainous landscape with traditional wooden buildings and a sign for a heritage site.

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

8.6/10 (63 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance, a lovely green space in Kundasang. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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A memorial plaque with a British flag and text dedicated to the 641 British servicemen who died in the Sandakan Prisoner of War Camp and at Ranau 1943-1945.

Kundasang War Memorial

8.4/10 (31 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kundasang with a visit to Kundasang War Memorial. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A tree trunk with a large, red, spiky fungus growing from it.

Poring Hot Spring

8.4/10 (40 reviews)

You can take time to visit Poring Hot Spring during your travels to Ranau. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Mount Kinabalu Golf Club

6.8/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Kundasang at Mount Kinabalu Golf Club. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Sosodikon Hill Kundasang

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sosodikon Hill Kundasang during your travels in Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Viviane Rafflesia Garden

2.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Viviane Rafflesia Garden, a lovely green space in Ranau. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt Kinabalu?

Mt Kinabalu is located in an area of Kota Belud that travelers like for its mountain views. You'll find 9 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Mt Kinabalu?

D'La Sri Cottage - Asia Camp is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 4.4 mi (7 km) from Mt Kinabalu. Other good choices within 5 miles include The Pampines Villa and Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park.

How many hotels are there near Mt Kinabalu?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mt Kinabalu.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mt Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Mt Kinabalu.

What can I see and do near Mt Kinabalu?

Explore nature at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance and Maragang Hill. You might plan a visit to Desa Cattle Dairy Farm or Mount Kinabalu Golf Club while you're in the area. Spend some time checking out Sosodikon Hill Kundasang, which is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Mt Kinabalu, or make a stop by Kundasang War Memorial, located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) away.

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Our top choices for Mt Kinabalu hotels

1. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

2. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

3. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

4. Mile 36 Lodge

5. Kupi-Kupi & Stay

6. J Residence

7. Celyn Resort Kinabalu

8. Ceaser's Place

9. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

10. Lodge 37

11. Wayn Zen Rose Cabin

12. Skyville Zen Resort,Kundasang

13. Hotel O Kampung Stay Kilimu

14. Fairy Garden Resort Kundasang

15. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

16. Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

17. Hotel O Disan Baang Kiulu

Compare popular hotels close to Mt Kinabalu

Top Mt Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

Other attractions near Mt Kinabalu

Maragang Hill

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

Kundasang War Memorial

Poring Hot Spring

Mount Kinabalu Golf Club

Sosodikon Hill Kundasang

Viviane Rafflesia Garden

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